Edge of Care Social Worker
V49110627
£38 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Leicester, Leicestershire
Social Care
Posted 54 minutes ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Edge of Care Social Worker to join Leicestershire’s frontline services. This is a fast‑paced, high‑impact role supporting children and families where risks are escalating and timely intervention is critical.
You will:
- Complete quick‑turnaround Child & Family Assessments — analysing risk, need and family strengths at pace
- Work Child in Need and Edge of Care cases — providing intensive support to stabilise situations and prevent family breakdown
- Step cases up to Child Protection where thresholds are met
- Undertake occasional emergency court work — progressing cases to the Children in Care Team for ongoing management
- Build strong, restorative relationships with children and families to create sustainable change
- Experience in safeguarding or edge of care work
- Social Work England registration
- Strong assessment and risk‑analysis skills
- Eligibility to work in the UK
To apply, contact Dan Wimbush on 07860 876 197 or send your CV to daniel.wimbush@pprsocialcare.co.uk.
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